This conetmporary powder room has a ton of character. The wood vanity has a beautiful grain in it that makes it pop against the white counter and the white wave wall tile.

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a midcentury powder room in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, white tile, beige tile, brown tile, glass tile, white walls, quartzite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Cute powder room featuring white paneling, navy and white wallpaper, custom-stained vanity, marble counters and polished nickel fixtures.
Photo of a small traditional powder room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Photo of a small country powder room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

An Italian limestone tile, called “Raw”, with an interesting rugged hewn face provides the backdrop for a room where simplicity reigns. The pure geometries expressed in the perforated doors, the mirror, and the vanity play against the baroque plan of the room, the hanging organic sculptures and the bent wood planters.

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This is an example of a transitional powder room in Tokyo with a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

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Mid-sized modern powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-sized eclectic powder room in Nashville with a two-piece toilet, white walls, beige floor, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, vinyl floors, an integrated sink and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Formal Powder room with a custom furniture vanity.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Powder Room furnished imply with floating white vanity, modern pendants, and white oak mirror wall with horizontal mirror - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern

New Powder Room keeps things simple with white vanity + walls and white oak accent wall - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. Every detail in this powder room exudes sophistication. Earthy backsplash tiles impressed with tiny blue dots complement the navy blue faucet, while organic frosted glass and oak pendants add a touch of minimal elegance. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive

This client purchased a new home in Golden but it needed a complete home remodel. From top to bottom we refreshed the homes interior from the fireplace in the family room to a complete remodel in the kitchen and primary bathroom. Even though we did a full home remodel it was our task to keep the materials within a good budget range.

This large laundry and mudroom with attached powder room is spacious with plenty of room. The benches, cubbies and cabinets help keep everything organized and out of site.

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This is an example of a modern powder room in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

The Hanoi Pure White marble was used in this magnificent all white powder bath, this time featuring a drop in sink and a waterfall edge. The combination of the white marble, mosaic tiles, and ample lighting creates space and texture in this small powder bath.

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. Every detail in this powder room exudes sophistication. Earthy backsplash tiles impressed with tiny blue dots complement the navy blue faucet, while organic frosted glass and oak pendants add a touch of minimal elegance. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive